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C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2019-043
R ESOLUTION A PPROVING PURCHASE OF AND POLICY FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, technological advances have allowed local government and public safety to acquire
unmanned aerial vehicles to support their day to day operations; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provides governance over the use of unmanned
aerial vehicles and requires certain certification, training, and the adoption of policies and regulation for
operation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth deems it beneficial to operate on occasion a UAV to perform duties
in the most efficient and safe manner; and
WHEREAS, the city plans to purchase three unmanned aerial vehicles and associated support
accessories for a total equipment cost of $9,351; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose are available from the General Fund (Communications division) in
the amount of $2,561 and the Resource Planning Fund (DWI forfeiture reserves) in the amount of $6,789;
WHEREAS, funding for the remaining amount of $5,885 and annual ongoing costs will be shared
among departments who have operators;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA that Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Policy, Standard Operating Procedures, and purchase is
approved.
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APPROVED by the City Council on this 12 day of February, 2019.